Philodendron sp. 'Napo Glaucous' is a unique and highly sought-after plant known for its striking leaves with a distinctive bluish-grey (glaucous) hue. The leaves are elongated, with a slightly heart-shaped base, and have a matte finish that contrasts beautifully with the glossy, darker green leaves of many other philodendron species. The plant has a climbing growth habit, with aerial roots that help it cling to supports, making it ideal for growing on a moss pole or trellis indoors. This is distinct from the large growing plant we have also called 'Philodendron sp. Napo'
Native to: Philodendron sp. 'Napo Glaucous' is native to the rainforests of the Napo region in Ecuador. It grows as an epiphyte or hemiepiphyte, typically found climbing up trees in the humid understory, where light is filtered through the forest canopy.
Water: This Philodendron prefers to be kept in consistently moist but well-drained soil. Water when the top inch of the substrate feels dry, ensuring that excess water can freely drain away to prevent root rot. Like many tropical plants, it benefits from using filtered or rainwater to avoid the potential build-up of salts and chemicals found in tap water.
Light: Philodendron sp. 'Napo Glaucous' thrives in bright, indirect light. It can tolerate lower light conditions, but the leaves may lose some of their characteristic colour and velvet-like texture if kept in too dim a setting. Avoid direct sunlight, which can cause the leaves to scorch or fade.
Humidity: This plant thrives in high humidity levels, ideally above 60%. It does well in a humid environment such as a bathroom or near a humidifier, but it can also be a good candidate for a large terrarium if space allows. Regular misting can help maintain the desired humidity, especially in drier indoor conditions.
Temperature: Philodendron sp. 'Napo Glaucous' prefers warm indoor temperatures between 18°C and 26°C. It should be kept away from cold draughts and sudden temperature changes, which can stress the plant. Protect it from temperatures below 15°C to ensure healthy growth.
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All plants are shipped in their plastic nursery pot unless otherwise stated.
Plant pot sizes can fluctuate +/- 1cm.
We recommend to always size up your decorative pot by 1-2cm larger than the stated plant pot size. For example if you are purchasing a 12cm plant, you should purchase a 14cm decorative pot to ensure it will fit correctly.
We pride ourselves on the love and care with give our plants. Our entire team are plant obsessives at heart and so we go above and beyond to care for the plants we have in stock.
That said, plants are living beings and may differ slightly from the photo provided unless otherwise stated. Small leaf imperfections may be present and won't be compensated for. Some plants such as Begonia may suffer slight leaf melt when shipped. This is normal and nothing to be concerned about.
All our plants are stores and/or grown in our nursery under LED lighting. The conditions in our nursery are a minimum of 60% humidity and 19C year round.
